How to pronounce biparous
Say it like BIP-uh-rus. Biparous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIP).
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- BIP
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biparous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biparous
American and British speakers say biparous in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪpərəs/ in the US and /ˈbɪpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIP-uh-rus.
What does biparous mean?
- producing two offspring from one pregnancy; twinning
Where does biparous come from?
From bi- + -parous.
Questions about saying biparous
How do you pronounce biparous?
Say BIP-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪpərəs/. In British English it is /ˈbɪpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biparous?
Biparous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIP). Broken into parts: BIP · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say biparous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪpərəs/ and the British form is /ˈbɪpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.